The day began dreary and rainy and I had virtually consigned myself to a day in the office. Soon after lunch however the clouds started becoming patchy and my hopes were raised.

By 3:30 in the afternoon the clouds with sparse and the sun began to dim.

By 4:00 there was a noticeable change in the way the light felt, like someone had taken the edge away.

By 4:30 the light all around was soft and gentle. Not like the soft yellow glow of the golden hour but something else full of day colour but quite surreal.

From there is started getting brighter again leaving a full yellow orb to set on the horizon.

Today’s eclipse was the last solar eclipse (partial or otherwise) here in Adelaide for the next 14 years so I’m glad the clouds parted and I captured this image.

Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 839, The Dark Shadow’, 1/2000s f11 ISO100 400mm UberND